‘No Fear Jack’ honored at Nevada youth football recognition ceremony

A recognition ceremony was held prior to the Nevada Youth Football League’s sixth-grade home contest Saturday at Logan Field. The “No Fear Jack” ceremony was in recognition of Jack Spangler, a sports enthusiast, who passed away tragically in 2015 at the age of 8.

Jack’s parents, Chad and Jill Spangler, were on hand and honored for their dedication and sponsorship the past four years to the Nevada Youth League Football.

Pictured above: Jill Spangler and Nevada Youth League Football sixth-grader Jack Cheaney embrace, during an emotional recognition ceremony in honor of Jack Spangler on Saturday. Jack Cheaney, who was best friends with Jack Spangler, is wearing No. 8 in honor of his best friend. Also pictured with Jill and Jack Cheaney, is Jack Spangler’s father, Chad.